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Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

May 14, 2026 4:01 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended Apr. 26, 2026.

Second Quarter Results

Applied generated record revenue of $7.91 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 49.9 percent, operating income of $2.52 billion or 31.9 percent of revenue, and record earnings per share (EPS) of $3.51.

On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 50.0 percent, operating income of $2.54 billion or 32.1 percent of revenue, and record EPS of $2.86.

The company generated $845 million in cash from operations and distributed $765 million to shareholders through $400 million in share repurchases and $365 million in dividends.

“Applied Materials delivered record quarterly performance, and we now expect our semiconductor equipment business to grow more than 30 percent in calendar 2026,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “The rapid global build-out of AI computing infrastructure combined with Applied’s strong leadership positions in leading-edge logic, DRAM and advanced packaging provide an exceptionally strong foundation for sustained, multi-year revenue and profit growth.”

“The growth in AI that Applied has been investing for is now in full force,” said Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO. “As the largest process equipment company in the fastest growing markets, our top priority is ensuring we have the operational and supply chain readiness to support our customers’ growth. We have increased our build plan, inventory positions and logistics capacity, and we are driving higher operating profit and productivity across the company.”

Results Summary

Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 Change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Revenue$7,910 $7,100 11%
Gross margin 49.9% 49.1% 0.8 points
Operating margin 31.9% 30.5% 1.4 points
Net income$2,806 $2,137 31%
Diluted earnings per share$3.51 $2.63 33%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP gross margin 50.0% 49.2% 0.8 points
Non-GAAP operating margin 32.1% 30.7% 1.4 points
Non-GAAP net income$2,286 $1,940 18%
Non-GAAP diluted EPS$2.86 $2.39 20%
Non-GAAP free cash flow$210 $1,061 (80)%

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section.

Recent Highlights

Business Outlook

Applied’s total revenue and non-GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 are expected to be as follows:

Q3 FY2026
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Total revenue $ 8,950 +/-$ 500
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ 3.36 +/-$ 0.20

This outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share, includes the normalized tax benefit of share-based compensation of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.04 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax-related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information

Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, management moved our 200-millimeter equipment business to Semiconductor Systems. The business was previously included in Applied Global Services. Additionally, effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, management began fully allocating corporate support costs to our operating segments. Prior-period numbers have been recast to conform to the current-year presentation. Display operating segment financial results are included in the Other category balances below.

Semiconductor SystemsQ2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025
(in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$5,965 $5,401
Foundry, logic and other 67% 66%
DRAM 29% 27%
Flash memory 4% 7%
Gross margin 54.7% 53.5%
Operating income$2,092 $1,770
Operating margin 35.1% 32.8%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP gross margin 54.8% 53.6%
Non-GAAP operating income$2,102 $1,781
Non-GAAP operating margin 35.2% 33.0%


Applied Global ServicesQ2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025
(in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$1,665 $1,420
Gross margin 34.7% 33.5%
Operating income$487 $378
Operating margin 29.2% 26.6%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP gross margin 34.7% 33.5%
Non-GAAP operating income$487 $378
Non-GAAP operating margin 29.2% 26.6%


OtherQ2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025
(in millions)
Revenue$280 $279
Cost of products sold and expenses (336) (258)
Operating income (loss)$(56) $21

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including, as applicable, certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; legal settlement charges; impairments of assets; gain or loss, dividends and impairments on strategic investments; certain income tax items; and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at https://ir.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, the plans and expectations for the EPIC Center, legal matters, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic, political and industry conditions, including changes in interest rates and prices for goods and services; global trade issues, changes in trade and export regulations, license requirements, and their interpretation, and our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; changes in tariffs, any retaliatory measures, and our ability to mitigate the impact of tariffs; the effects of geopolitical turmoil or conflicts; demand for semiconductor chips and electronic devices; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; our ability to meet customer demand, and our suppliers’ ability to meet our demand requirements; the concentrated nature of our customer base; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; cybersecurity incidents affecting us or our suppliers, customers or vendors; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; our ability to ensure compliance with applicable law, rules and regulations; and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Mike Sullivan (408) 986-7977
[email protected]

Media Contact:
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Revenue$7,910 $7,100 $14,922 $14,266
Cost of products sold 3,963 3,615 7,540 7,285
Gross profit 3,947 3,485 7,382 6,981
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering 1,027 893 1,955 1,752
Marketing and selling 233 216 455 422
General and administrative 164 207 353 463
Legal settlement 253
Restructuring charges 12
Total operating expenses 1,424 1,316 3,028 2,637
Income from operations 2,523 2,169 4,354 4,344
Interest expense 69 68 138 132
Interest and other income (expense), net 771 221 1,337 229
Income before income taxes 3,225 2,322 5,553 4,441
Provision for income taxes 419 185 721 1,119
Net income$2,806 $2,137 $4,832 $3,322
Earnings per share:
Basic$3.53 $2.64 $6.09 $4.10
Diluted$3.51 $2.63 $6.05 $4.08
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 794 809 794 811
Diluted 799 812 799 815


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)April 26,
2026
October 26,
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,301 $7,241
Short-term investments 1,940 1,332
Accounts receivable, net 6,372 5,185
Inventories 6,343 5,915
Other current assets 1,615 1,208
Total current assets 22,571 20,881
Long-term investments 5,142 4,327
Property, plant and equipment, net 5,255 4,610
Goodwill 3,824 3,707
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 330 226
Deferred income taxes and other assets 3,164 2,548
Total assets$40,286 $36,299
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$1,199 $100
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,229 5,333
Contract liabilities 2,570 2,566
Total current liabilities 8,998 7,999
Long-term debt 5,256 6,455
Income taxes payable 704 356
Other liabilities 1,419 1,074
Total liabilities 16,377 15,884
Total stockholders’ equity 23,909 20,415
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$40,286 $36,299


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$2,806 $2,137 $4,832 $3,322
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 135 103 262 208
Restructuring charges 12
(Gain) / loss and impairment on investments (672) (76) (1,138) 24
Share-based compensation 169 159 376 354
Deferred income taxes 152 4 74 672
Other 5 (33) 4 (38)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (1,750) (723) (1,891) (2,046)
Cash provided by operating activities 845 1,571 2,531 2,496
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (635) (510) (1,281) (891)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (175) (1) (175) (29)
Proceeds from asset sale 6 33 6 33
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 2,091 1,921 3,234 3,144
Purchases of investments (2,246) (1,222) (3,523) (2,933)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (959) 221 (1,739) (676)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper 100 100 300 300
Repayments of commercial paper (200) (100) (400) (300)
Proceeds from common stock issuances 131 129 131 129
Common stock repurchases (400) (1,670) (737) (2,988)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (80) (35) (309) (177)
Payments of dividends to stockholders (365) (325) (730) (651)
Payments of debt issuance costs (2) (2)
Cash used in financing activities (814) (1,903) (1,745) (3,689)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents (928) (111) (953) (1,869)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period 7,287 6,355 7,312 8,113
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$6,359 $6,244 $6,359 $6,244
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents$6,301 $6,169 $6,301 $6,169
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets 58 75 58 75
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$6,359 $6,244 $6,359 $6,244
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$538 $763 $650 $833
Cash refunds from income taxes$13 $5 $16 $75
Cash payments for interest$54 $68 $119 $120

Additional Information

Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025
Revenue by Geography (In millions)
United States$941 $808
% of Total 12% 11%
Europe$347 $252
% of Total 4% 4%
Japan$623 $572
% of Total 8% 8%
Korea$1,572 $1,562
% of Total 20% 22%
Taiwan$2,155 $1,997
% of Total 27% 28%
Southeast Asia$185 $135
% of Total 2% 2%
China$2,087 $1,774
% of Total 27% 25%
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time 36.4 36.0


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit$3,947 $3,485 $7,382 $6,981
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 6 6 13 13
Non-GAAP gross profit$3,953 $3,491 $7,395 $6,994
Non-GAAP gross margin 50.0% 49.2% 49.6% 49.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$2,523 $2,169 $4,354 $4,344
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 10 11 21 23
Acquisition integration and deal costs 3 3 3
Legal settlement2 253
Restructuring charges3 12
Non-GAAP operating income$2,536 $2,180 $4,643 $4,370
Non-GAAP operating margin 32.1% 30.7% 31.1% 30.6%
Non-GAAP Net Income
GAAP reported net income$2,806 $2,137 $4,832 $3,322
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 10 11 21 23
Acquisition integration and deal costs 3 3 3
Legal settlement2 253
Restructuring charges3 12
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net 15 (18) 29 (27)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (685) (80) (1,169) 26
Foreign exchange loss (gain) related to purchase of strategic investment 23 23
Loss (gain) on asset sale (44) (44)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation4 7 4 (14) (6)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers5 32 32 63 706
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 9 (124) 49 (140)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments6 89 (1) 106
Non-GAAP net income$2,286 $1,940 $4,185 $3,886


1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2Charge of $253 million for settlement with the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security to resolve a previously disclosed export controls compliance matter.
3The restructuring charges related to a workforce reduction plan announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
4GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
5Amount for the six months ended April 27, 2025, included changes to the income tax provision of $62 million from amortization of intangibles and a $644 million remeasurement of deferred tax assets resulting from new tax incentive agreements in Singapore in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
6Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
GAAP reported earnings per diluted share$3.51 $2.63 $6.05 $4.08
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.02
Legal settlement 0.32
Restructuring charges 0.01
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net 0.08 (0.02) 0.09 (0.03)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (0.80) (0.10) (1.38) 0.03
Foreign exchange loss (gain) related to purchase of strategic investment 0.03 0.03
Loss (gain) on asset sale (0.05) (0.05)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation 0.01 (0.02) (0.01)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers1 0.04 0.04 0.08 0.87
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 0.01 (0.15) 0.06 (0.17)
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share$2.86 $2.39 $5.24 $4.77
Weighted average number of diluted shares 799 812 799 815


1Amount for the six months ended April 27, 2025, included changes to the income tax provision of $0.08 per diluted share from amortization of intangibles and $0.79 per diluted share from a remeasurement of deferred tax assets resulting from new tax incentive agreements in Singapore in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit$3,264 $2,889 $6,058 $5,875
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 6 6 13 13
Non-GAAP gross profit$3,270 $2,895 $6,071 $5,888
Non-GAAP gross margin 54.8% 53.6% 54.7% 53.5%
Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit$577 $476 $1,114 $913
Non-GAAP gross profit$577 $476 $1,114 $913
Non-GAAP gross margin 34.7% 33.5% 34.6% 32.9%
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$2,092 $1,770 $3,519 $3,642
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 10 11 21 23
Acquisition integration and deal costs 2
Legal settlement2 253
Non-GAAP operating income$2,102 $1,781 $3,793 $3,667
Non-GAAP operating margin 35.2% 33.0% 34.2% 33.3%
Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$487 $378 $925 $714
Acquisition integration and deal costs 1
Non-GAAP operating income$487 $378 $925 $715
Non-GAAP operating margin 29.2% 26.6% 28.7% 25.8%


1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2Charge of $253 million for settlement with the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security to resolve a previously disclosed export controls compliance matter.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within other and included in consolidated operating income.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 26, 2026
GAAP provision for income taxes(a)$419
Income tax effect of share-based compensation (7)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers (32)
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items (9)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (89)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes(b)$282
GAAP income before income taxes(c)$3,225
Certain items associated with acquisitions 10
Acquisition integration and deal costs 3
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net 15
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (685)
Non-GAAP income before income taxes(d)$2,568
GAAP effective income tax rate(a/c) 13.0%
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate(b/d) 11.0%


UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In millions)April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
April 26,
2026
April 27,
2025
Cash provided by operating activities$845 $1,571 $2,531 $2,496
Capital expenditures (635) (510) (1,281) (891)
Non-GAAP free cash flow$210 $1,061 $1,250 $1,605



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